Steeldrivers on final drive for 2008 IBMA Emerging Artist honor
Category: IBMA Nominees
By Dan Tackett
August 27, 2008
The Steeldrivers- “Drinkin’ Dark Whiskey”
The Steeldrivers, new on the bluegrass scene this year, are indicative that the times very well are a changin’. Backing up that indication is this observation from Tammy Rodgers, the band’s fiddler: “Certainly we want to keep one foot in the bluegrass world—that’s a great thing, but I think our music is broader than just a traditional bluegrass format and that’s what we all hope for it to be.”
Evidentally, the band has found a good target. Fellow members of the International Bluegrass Music Association have placed The Steeldrivers on their list of finalists for Emerging Artist of the Year. Not to mention, the band is also up for album of the year and song of the year, “Drinkin’Dark Whiskey,” written by mandolinist Mike Henderson and guitarist and lead vocalist, Chris Stapleton.
The band’s self-titled CD on Rounder Records consists of 11 original tunes that, according to Rounder, “profoundly resonate with classic bluegrass soul while exploring entirely modern lyrical and harmonic byways.”
Other members of the band are Mike Fleming on bass and banjo player Richard Bailey.
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The Steeldrivers Discography:
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Steeldrivers | Rounder |
Other Media:
The Steeldrivers – A Lonesome Goodbye
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